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25 | On February 20, 2025 at approximately 8:40am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tso conducted an unannounced required annual and a case management – initiated visit to the Family Child Care Home listed above. The LPA was granted entry by the Licensee, Aida Marques. LPA explained the purpose of the visit. Present during LPA's visit included licensee and 4 enrolled children (3 infants and 1 preschool age).The license is operating within capacity limits and ratio during LPA's visit.
Licensee lives in a 2 bedrooms home. The adult living in the home have criminal record clearance on file. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:30pm. The DAY CARE AREAS are the day-care areas are a dining room, a small room between the dining room and kitchen (for eating and project), a half bathroom, a Sunroom (for napping only), & bedroom #1 – Guest room (for children passage only). The OFF LIMIT AREAS are the living room, bedroom #2 – Licensee’s room, a full bathroom, kitchen, and backyard. Off-limit areas are properly barricaded with child safety gates and/or closed doors.
On January 17, 2025, the licensee submitted an application to increase the capacity up to 14. LPAs’ annual inspection also included this case management inspection.
The LPA and the licensee both performed inspection of the daycare facility to look for any potential health and safety hazards. Toys and equipment that are suitable for children of the proper age range are provided at the daycare. The facility has sufficient lighting and ventilation, and it is free of any defects or conditions that put children at risk. The facility is equipped with a first aid kit that is loaded that for the treatment of injuries. LPA reminded the licensee to replace the bottle of expired antiseptic solutions for a non-expired one. The daycare facility is equipped with a combination of smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector (tested under working conditions during today visit), and a fire extinguisher (3A40BC) that is always ready for use. Every garbage can and power outlet has been covered. Products for cleaning and washing, detergents, and any other materials that could put children in danger are stored out of the children’s reach. The LPA did not find any walkers, bouncers, or other comparable objects during today’s inspection. According to the licensee, there are reportedly no firearms or other weapons on the premises. The LPA found that the facility did not have any bodies of water. (Continue Report on Page 2...)
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